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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.58, 1,053.79 and 427.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.58, 1,053.79 and 427.51 is: 589.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.58 : 1,053.79 = 427.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.58/1,053.79 = 427.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.58x = 1,053.79 × 427.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.58x = 450,506.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,506.01/763.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.99

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